Laios Touden adjusted the weight of his steel cuirass, feeling the reassuring clink of chainmail beneath.

His footsteps echoed softly on the marble floors as he crossed the grand hall, eyes steady and purpose firm.

Recently appointed as the princess’s bodyguard, he had trained tirelessly for this moment, knowing the safety of the realm’s most precious jewel now rested on his shoulders.

As he approached the towering gates to the royal chambers, Laios took a deep breath, straightened his posture, and resolved to serve with unwavering loyalty.

Today marked the beginning of a new chapter—one in which courage and vigilance would be his steadfast allies.